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Monroe County WIC

Monroe County WIC. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Dianne Clune, IBCLC Breastfeeding PC Coordinator. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program. What is the PC Program The importance of support Linking new mothers with WIC BFPC How the BFPC benefits new mothers Testimonial.

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Monroe County WIC

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  1. Monroe County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program Dianne Clune, IBCLC Breastfeeding PC Coordinator

  2. Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program • What is the PC Program • The importance of support • Linking new mothers with WIC BFPC • How the BFPC benefits new mothers • Testimonial

  3. Peer Counseling Program • Pilot Program • Who makes up the BFPC • What area is serviced • How many mothers are serviced

  4. Support System • Why a support system? • How PC’s benefit BF mothers

  5. Referring mothers to BFPC • Through the WIC program • Various community programs • Healthy Start, PHVP, NFP, Head Start • Local hospitals • Doctor’s offices, clinics

  6. Benefits to Mothers • Prenatal counseling and information • Hospital visits • Home visits • Supplies • BF information and support • Larger food package for BF mothers • Breast pumps • Help transition to work/school

  7. Testimonial Story of “Mary”

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